Travel Articles: Hiking

The Inca Trail offers a hardy hike. Therefore, your appetite is sure to be the same! The quality of food that you will enjoy along this trek is impressive given the fact that it is all transported by your porters. This article gives you an idea of what you can expect to eat along your journey, including a sample menu.

The Inca Trail is not the only extraordinary trekking opportunity in Peru! That is a good thing as passes fill up months in advanced. There are actually a number of excellent alternatives, and they have the advantage of being less known, and less crowded... Salcantay, Cacchicata, & Cordillera Blanca are just a few of these Peru treks.

Hiking the ruins of Machu Picchu itself can be enough for some travelers. But there are some amazing peaks to trek while at the ruins -- and offer a rare perspective to the legendary Inca ruins. The catch? There's a fee, and you'll want to do a little planning in advance to save your spot. Here are some helpful details.

Huayna Picchu

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The remoteness of Patagonia' Torres del Paine allows the park to continue to boast its incredible pristine environment and natural beauty. Because of this remoteness, it is a little adventure in itself just getting to the park. Whether you're coming from Argentina or Chile, we can get you to the park. Here's a little direction on what routes we'll …

Want to go hiking or trekking in South America but are scared away by the high altitudes of the towering Andes mountains? Then Patagonia may be the perfect spot for your next hiking trip as here you can access incredible Andean landscapes at near sea level.

With miles of mountains, pristine lakes, glaciers, & remote ancient ruins, South America boasts a diverse array of trekking opportunities. The W Circuit in Torres del Paine, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, & the Cordillera Blanca are just a few. Trekkers worldwide can look forward to true experiences of a lifetime.

Greenland is a land of raw, natural beauty that offers unique adventures unlike anywhere else in the world. As Greenland is not your typical vacation spot, careful planning is essential if you are considering a visit. The Arctic's unpredictable nature requires travelers to be ready to adapt to changes, keep an open mind, and adjust plans as …

A truly special trip to share with my wonderful mom. Days in the highlands allowed us to explore the roots of the Andean cultures and remnants of the former Incan empire. Followed by a week on the islands that inspired Darwin and that still, to this day, house an incredible diversity of species and adventure.

A week in the sun exploring the Arroyos and Islands of Baja Sur, Mexico! We set off for some sunshine, independent exploration in Todos Santos, and a phenomenal guided adventure with Todos Santo Eco Adventures to the incredible Isla Espiritu Santo!

Not every trip to Malawi is about the lake, but every trip to Malawi should include the lake. You have lots of activities available in Malawi, such as hiking the Zomba Plateau or climbing Mount Mulanje, as well as going on safari in Liwonde National Park or Majete Wildlife Reserve. But you really must include some time at Lake Malawi.

Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu are two of the best places to get a bird's eye view of the magnificent ruins, but which hike is best? Deciding which trail is right for you depends on how much you enjoy physical activity and heights, as well as avoiding crowds.

I was finally able to fulfill my dream of visiting the primates in Uganda and Rwanda - and it exceeded my very high expectations!

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …

A breathtaking journey through the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, including Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron and the Serengeti.

We wanted to spend one last relaxing vacation before our baby arrived. What better place to relax and adventure than Hawaii? We chose the Big Island, where we were able to spend time in the water, listen to the waves crash against the rocks, snorkeled with fish, hiked around the island and visited lava flows and fish.

On my very first solo trip, I boarded the Ocean Nova for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. With no set plans, we chased the best weather around the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula to find spectacular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and an experience to remember!

Franny and I were lucky enough to spend two weeks exploring Buenos Aires, Colonia, Uruguay, Ushuaia, Argentina and finally the crown jewel, Antarctica. We learned to make our own empanadas in Buenos Aires, drank mate in Colonia and hula hooped and kayaked our way through Antarctica. Our travels were full of delicious food, Argentinian wine, …

The Herron family travels from Montana to China to explore flavorful food and the historic Great Wall.

Traveler, photographer and blogger Sherry Ott from Ottsworld joins us on a 2-week adventure in Patagonia. Follow her at #patagoniaadventure for real-time updates, personal experiences and photos (like the stunner above) as she makes her way through this rugged and remarkable landscape. Sherry's journey includes a Patagonia expedition cruise in …

Today marked the beginning of our adventures in Ecuador!in Mindo, Ecuador. After a very delayed arrival into Quito at 2:00AM and 4 brief hours of sleep, My adventurous mother and I defied our snooze buttons and got ready for our big day ahead. We had the good fortune of spending the night with friends in Quito, so we packed ourselves up and headed …

We set off early in the morning for a beautiful hike to the Kyambura Gorge headquarters. We hiked right from the lodge until we reached the elephant trench - a trench built around the lodge grounds to keep elephants from being able to enter.

On the other side of the trench, we met Ruth. She was our ranger for the day, leading us and protecting …

Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda both offer incredible opportunities to observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, but there are some differences between the two experiences. Here's a comparison of gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda:

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Uganda: In Uganda, gorilla trekking takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable …

To get between many of the lodges in Uganda and Rwanda, you can utilize quick and easy flights on small planes, or travel much longer hours by road. However, between Bwindi Lodge and Mount Gahinga Lodge, you have the option of cutting out an 8+ hour drive, and replacing it with a hike through the Bwindi Impenabtrable Forest, followed by a 2 hour …

My gorilla trek in Rwanda was going to be my second gorilla trek, and I truly could not begin to imagine how it could ever live up to the first. Shockingly, it managed to be even better!

I should have known it would be an incredible day when we met our trekking group at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters. In our group was an older Japanese …